[Bonus Chapter] Oh, Heavens.

That night, Ye Mian’s tolerance for alcohol faded along with her mood. As the intoxication settled in her heart, she realized that when she thought of Jiang Chen, it no longer hurt so much.

She would no longer look forward to a gift on her birthday.

She and Jiang Yuan supported each other, stumbling until they collapsed into the snow, where Jiang Yuan laughed along with her.

As they laughed, tears spilled from their eyes again.

Jiang Yuan said, "Mian Mian, don't be afraid. I am with you."

Her voice was swallowed by the howling cold wind.

The first-floor reception hall had been set up as a press conference venue for the day. It was clearly a makeshift arrangement; the hall largely kept its original decor, save for two long tables placed at one end, facing several dozen chairs.

Sensing Zheng Xiaoyue’s gaze, Ji Yanmo had to exert great effort to suppress the urge to throw her off the top floor.

"Are you planning to take action against the Qi family?" Qi Xuyao asked. No matter how much he resented his father, he still did not want the Qi family to fall apart because of him.

Meng Qi was very satisfied with Smith’s attitude. This was how it should be; a defeated party should act like one. Defeat meant ceding territory, paying reparations, and making sacrifices. If one could suffer defeat without paying any price, then everyone would just spend their days invading others for fun.

Seeing the half-dead, blood-soaked person on the ground, the group asked with some trepidation.

Upon hearing "three rooms," Gao Qing’s anger flared up. "Two rooms." With that, he picked up his luggage and headed to the second floor, leaving the group staring blankly at the reception desk. Lanlan glared at her cousin before chasing after Gao Qing.

"No wonder there are no snakes, insects, rats, or ants. Look at this, what is it?" Gao Qing pointed his finger at the wall in front of them. Lanlan shook her head, indicating she had no idea, while the driver leaned in and sniffed it with his nose.

Returning to the camp, they found that the security detachment had returned to the explosion site to assist in the rescue, and many from the medical team had gone as well. Fortunately, Shen Lan was still at the camp, so Lei Chen did not have a wasted trip.

According to Lei Yongli, Wang Jing had been assigned from the town that spring to gain some experience in Lei Village, usually commuting between the town and the village.

Just then, the door was pushed open. A child ran up to Chu Xiangsi, knelt down, kowtowed, and cried.

From watching to anger, from envy to jealousy—the attitude of major European clubs toward Chelsea was shifting. Abramovich’s enthusiasm remained undiminished; regardless of whether it was a home or away game, people could see his soaring passion in the stands.

Hearing his mother’s words, Wu Kai immediately replied, "Mom! Take care of yourself too! Goodbye!" After hanging up, he waited for his mother to end the call before putting his phone away.

In the remaining time, the young black dragon had the time of his life, flying to the east and then hovering in the air, waiting for the lava destroyer to arrive.

However, having suffered for it last year, she did not contradict her mother-in-law in front of the sixth aunt, simply agreeing with a gentle nod without excusing herself.

Lin Yanni had good taste; she chose a two-piece skirt set. The color, fabric, and style were the most popular at the moment, and it suited her perfectly. When she put it on, she was brimming with a spiritual grace and delicate elegance, like a beautiful and noble white magnolia, leaving Wu Kai standing there in a daze.

A peaceful night passed. The next morning, the Gu sisters and Jiang Yao began their preparations. Once groomed and dressed, they went to bid farewell to Old Madam Yu and Lady Jiang, preparing to board the carriage for the tea party at Prince Lu’s mansion.

When asked by Wu Kai, Dong Yu did not know how to answer, standing there for a long while in a daze.

Just as Doro was lamenting his luck, his vision went dark, and a black figure stood before him.